Junior Jake Anderson is on MC’s track team and finds track comparable to any other sport in terms of intensity and how practice is structured.

“So [a regular practice] will usually start out with two laps on the track as a warm-up and then everyone splits off into their groups; [distance runners together, sprinters together, etc.],” Anderson said. “[We have track meets] two times a week with a meet on Thursday and invite Saturday”.

Jake Sandstrom giving his all on the track Photo credit | Kristine Pham

Karthik Pradeep, also a junior on MC’s track team, enjoys track for its competitive nature.

“My goal every week is to get faster. It is hard pushing yourself to your limits but it is satisfying and fun,” Pradeep said.

Some might see track as an individual sport, however, the athletes that take part will tell you that this is not the case.

“We support each other a lot and push each other to go harder every week,” Pradeep said.

Anderson also understands the importance of emotionally supporting one another on the team.

“I hope to be a better teammate, if somebody is struggling a little I want to cheer them on,” Anderson said.

Every week in track is a fight to beat one’s previous records and to always get better.

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